A Quebec judge's refusal to hear testimony from a woman in a hijab has become the latest flash point in an increasingly tense relationship between Canadian Muslims and their governments. Critics are accusing the Conservative government of fostering a combative attitude towards Islam that's reflected in legislation, party …

A Quebec judge's refusal to hear a woman's case unless she removed her hijab in the courtroom sparked condemnation and controversy this week. Items of religious wear have touched off controversy and debate before in Canada. 2011: A Montreal-area soccer association made headlines when it barred 15-year-old Sarah Benkirane …

Adil Charkaoui, a Moroccan-born Montrealer who years ago successfully challenged being held on a security certificate, says the suspension of his Arabic school's contracts with two Montreal CEGEPs is prejudiced and ridiculous. "We categorically reject this suspension and the École des compagnons reserves the right to sue …

Reports claiming six young Quebecers left the country in mid-January and may have joined jihadist groups in the Middle East prompted a call from public safety officials urging families to contact authorities if they suspect relatives have been radicalized. Montreal police and other authorities are offering little information …

The runner-up in Montreal's most recent mayoral race says she wants to run for the Liberals in the next federal election. Melanie Joly, who also helped organize Justin Trudeau's campaign for Liberal party leadership in 2013, will seek the nomination for the Montreal riding of Ahuntsic-Cartierville. "The Liberal party …

Justin Trudeau says Stephen Harper is pandering to fears about Muslims with his insistence that no one should be allowed to wear a veil while taking the oath of Canadian citizenship. The Liberal leader says Harper's stance — which the Conservative party has enthusiastically embraced to rally support, raise money and pad …

The global obesity epidemic needs to be reconsidered in terms of regulatory controls to make it easier for people to choose healthier foods, according to a new medical journal series. "There are a number of factors that work against us when we try to avoid unhealthy food," Roberto said. Convenience foods also tend to …

The leader of Coalition for Quebec's Future said Tuesday all mosques should be investigated prior to being allowed to open in the province. Francois Legault, head of the third-most popular party in Quebec's legislature, said a public body should be created to investigate people who potentially disagree with so-called Quebec …

Fear of Islamist terrorism seems to be feeding into the fermenting debate over diversity and accommodation in Quebec, especially of its Muslim minority. Concern about the spread of radicalism was ostensibly behind a spate of decisions by local government related to Muslim activities. Montreal officials announced last …